Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster vs Leatherman Freestyle CX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$45Cheapest
US$89.95Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
2Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Light to medium duty
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
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